Working in Industry

Engineering students at BCU get the chance to work with and meet professionals from all sectors of the engineering world. Find out about some of the impressive collaborations they have been part of.

Case Studies

Cal Poly

Our BCU students collaborated with Cal Poly to create an immersive travelling exhibit educating the public on the decommissioning of oil rigs off the coast of Santa Barbara.

Cal Poly X BCU

Repair Lab

Our Engineering department have launched a Repair Lab in which students can get hands-on repairing broken appliances and gadgets.

Repair Lab

Formula Student

Formula Student is an event run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and over 150 teams from all across the world have the chance to design, build, and race their cars at Silverstone.

BCU Racing

Innovation Fest

Innovation Fest is designed to foster entrepreneurship and support the development of our first-year students as future world-changers. The festival contributes to the knowledge economy, increasing students’ employability by providing genuine portfolio material.

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology

Students across our Engineering and Computing courses automatically become Institute of Technology Learners and can take advantage of the facilities and opportunities provided by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).

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Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

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Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

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International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

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